Facebook has quietly closed down its Creative Labs group designed to give potential ideas for standalone apps a breathing space within the company. Apps released by Creative Labs have failed to become popular, forcing Facebook to reconsider.

Google showed off a unique and innovative new product at its I/O developers conference in San Francisco recently. Called Project Jacquard, this new tech lets people control their devices by touching and swiping pieces of interactive fabric in clothes.

Kristian Bush is one of country music's best-kept secrets. He is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist best-known as one half of the country duo Sugarland (along with Jennifer Nettles).

When it came time for my high school senior project the first thought that came to my mind was, “How can I get this over as soon as possible?” My first thought was job shadowing. A quick, one time trip, and a couple essays and I’ll be done.

Shanghai -
Environmental deterioration in the Three Gorges Dam region of China is forcing the government to acknowledge “urgent problems” which include landslides, seismic activity, relocations of citizens, and biodiversity loss.

Sydney -
Plans are underway for Sydney to soon have Australia’s largest brothel, with a $12 million expansion project filed with the city council allowing a third floor devoted to suites, each with a lounge, pool table, spa and two king-sized beds.

New Westminster -
The city of New Westminster in British Columbia is one of the most multicultural places in the province. Under the leadership of Wayne Wright, its dynamic and progressive mayor, many programs have been put in place to welcome new immigrants.

Wes Strickland is an American businessman and philanthropist living and working in Canada. In this interview he tells me about his humanaitarian work in Sierra Leone (West Africa) and the people working with him.

Atlanta -
Former United States Department of Agriculture employee Shirley Sherrod has been accused of having improper labor practices of "poor black farm workers" on her plantation by paying low wages and working long hours with little breaks during the 1970s.

Washington -
The Climate Project supports more than 3,000 diverse and dedicated volunteers worldwide who have been personally trained by former U.S. Vice President and Nobel Laureate Al Gore to educate the public and to raise awareness about climate change.

Dahlonega -
A teacher who allowed students taking part in a class project on racism to dress in KKK hoods to film a segment on the history of the Klan in the South. Some say it was racism, others ask how you can study racism in the US without looking at the KKK.

West Hollywood -
Many teenagers have thoughts of death. These can stem from a variety of causes, and can result in actual attempts on their own lives. The National Institute of Mental Health warn that 25 teen suicides are attempted for each one that is successful.

100 billion tonnes of water flows in and out of the Bay of Fundy four times per day. It has the distinction of the world's highest tides and is considered a natural wonder. Now, more than ever it is looked upon as a huge power plant.

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The eastern terminus of Imja Lake where it meets Imja Glacier. This photo was taken September 13, 2011 and shows the lake at a level that was close to overflowing its banks.

Daniel Alton Byers

Microsoft's Project Spartan web browser for Windows 10

Microsoft

Free the Xingu River

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Imja Tsho is just one of over 3,000 lakes in the Himalayas.

Nepal Department of Hydrology and Meteorology

WARRIORS: Cpl. Miguel Escobedo (left), a Marines radio operator and member of the Familia Social Club, talks with fellow participants before taking off on the Battleship Benefit Ride for Fallen Soldiers sponsored by the Wounded Warriors Project in San Pedro, Calif., in 2012.